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Project Manager - Local Government-hybrid - London - 6 months - SC eligible
Posted 1 day ago by SmartSourcing Ltd
OverviewThe team delivers the Local Government Digital, Data and Cyber Capability programme, working to strengthen capab...
- Rate £450 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London
Senior Product Manager (Government Digital & Data) - London - £650 per day - Ins...
Posted 6 days ago by Allen Lane Ltd.
A major UK Government digital team is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profi...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location London
Public and Government Affairs Advisor III
Posted 6 days ago by Airswift
This opportunity supports a major advanced graphite operation with a strong focus on community affairs, stakeholder enga...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States
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Sign UpMacOs Infrastructure Engineer - Central Government
Posted 7 days ago by Access Computer Consulting Plc
I am recruiting for a MacOS Infrastructure Engineer to work on a hybrid basis - 3 days in either London, Glasgow, Bristo...
- Rate £700 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City of London
Scientific Software Engineer - Central Government
Posted 7 days ago by Access Computer Consulting Plc
I am recruiting for a Scientific Software Engineer to work on a mostly remote basis with 2-3 times a month in Exeter.The...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City of London
SAP Funds & Grants Management Consultant with State Local Government exp - Remot...
Posted 1 week ago by Diversified Technology, Inc.
Position OverviewDTI, in collaboration with our strategic partner, is seeking qualified candidates for two separate role...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Government Contractor Day Rate Benchmarks and National Landscape
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Technical specifications for UK-based Government contractors place clear emphasis on production-grade systems execution rather than generalist conceptual understanding. In particular, demonstrable commercial proficiency in Public Sector, complemented by scalable deployment capabilities across cloud infrastructure, serves as the primary driver for top-tier daily remuneration. National compensation converges upon an established median of £550/day, with quartiles from £460/day to £600/day on 16 listings to November 2026. 21% of active postings maintain confirmed outside-IR35 status. Figures summarise advertised pay on this hub to November 2026 and are market statistics, not a personal offer or guaranteed assignment rate.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Values combine advertised day rates, stated IR35 outcomes, and sector labels from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £550/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £460/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £600/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Outside IR35 share | 21% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 67% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 12% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | Data & Analytics (21%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 16 roles | Vacancies used for the rate corridor |
| Regional rate band | UK-wide rate parity | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 10 determinations remain a client-side duty for medium and large private-sector hirers of Government contractors across the UK. An SDS is expected before the assignment begins, and inside IR35 income is typically paid through PAYE or an umbrella. PSC contractors invoice fees gross and the contractor manages corporation tax and dividends. Location does not remove IR35: UK-wide rate parity only describes advertised rates. None of this replaces a CEST assessment or professional advice. The Data and Analytics cluster above is the practical place to compare SDS outcomes for this discipline.
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